Sustainability & Resilience: Page 10
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Biden issues executive orders to spur clean energy construction
The actions include a two-year pause on key tariffs to support domestic solar energy builds.
By Julie Strupp • June 7, 2022 -
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Competition heats up to capture IIJA funds for hydrogen hubs
Having a plan to produce hydrogen may be the least important factor in securing a regional "hub" designation, experts say.
By Emma Penrod • May 3, 2022 -
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Experts: Consider extreme weather, tech shifts to build resilient infrastructure
National Institute of Building Sciences panelists discussed how the IIJA can accelerate more adaptable airports, supply chains and more.
By Julie Strupp • May 3, 2022 -
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Earth Day groundbreaking for world's largest wildlife crossing
The landbridge will provide animals a passage to cross the 10-lane Highway 101 in California.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2022 -
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Procore integrates with embodied carbon calculator to aid contractor sustainability goals
Users can identify the environmental impacts of their building materials in order to shave off excess pollution in their projects.
By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022 -
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Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build
The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022 -
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Seattle Airport's Concourse C expansion inspired by nature
Turner is building the four new floors, which will cost up to $500 million.
By Julie Strupp • April 5, 2022 -
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DOE unveils new efficiency standards for federal buildings
Major retrofits and new buildings constructed by the federal government must meet the latest IECC and ASHRAE codes beginning next year.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 30, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy modular has not clicked in commercial construction
Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?
By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022 -
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MIT research team uses 3D scans to repurpose wood scraps
Irregular lumber is usually discarded. Utilizing it in structures is part of a growing wave of eco-friendly building.
By Matthew Thibault • March 16, 2022 -
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Q&ATexas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build
Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation.
By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022 -
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'Self-healing' concrete substitute sucks carbon out of the air
Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a carbon-negative material that could one day be used on roads and buildings.
By George Kevin Jordan • March 15, 2022 -
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Lendlease Chicago high-rise employs low-carbon concrete
The new mix uses 60% less Portland cement and could last 30 years longer than conventional concrete, according to its creators.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2022 -
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WSP ends year with better-than-expected profits, record-high backlog
The Canada-based global construction giant sees growing demand in its core sectors of transportation, infrastructure and urban building.
By Julie Strupp , Noelle Knox • March 10, 2022 -
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Orlando International's $3B high-tech, low-touch terminal set to open in July
South Terminal C is designed to be the world's first LEED v4 airport campus.
By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022 -
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World's largest solar-powered steel mill breaks ground in Colorado
The $500 million facility includes a 300-megawatt photovoltaic installation.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 2, 2022 -
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White House launches low-carbon construction initiative
"Buy Clean" policies for federal projects will promote the use of materials with low carbon footprints.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Populous designs sole permanent venue for 2022 Olympics
The "Ice Ribbon" speed skating arena seats 12,000 and will serve as a winter sports hub in Beijing after the Games end.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Infrastructure actNew White House guide breaks down IIJA funding
The document helps state and local governments find money in the infrastructure act and prepare to receive it.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction
The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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2022's biggest construction conferences
Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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2022 outlook7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act
While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022 -
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AECOM creates user-friendly impact statement for I-11 project
The company used its PlanEngage software to generate easy-to-navigate public documents for an interstate corridor project near Phoenix.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Report: Construction productivity startups get the biggest piece of the $4.5B contech funding pie
Green construction technology firms are also gaining more interest from investors, according to CEMEX Ventures.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Infrastructure act will pump $3B into nation's ailing dams
While not sufficient to cover all needed repairs and upgrades, the new legislation marks a massive investment into hydropower and dam safety.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 7, 2021
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